Some people use the terms animal welfare and animal rights interchangeably, suggesting that they represent the same concerns, principles and practices. But the differences between the two are significant and irreconcilable.

Last year, the Kennel Club announced it was ushering in big changes for 2012, the most noted being new judging criteria, where a veterinarian can overrule a dog show judge, taking away the breed win and eliminating that dog from…

If you don’t know what’s happening at your local animal shelter, or what local pet rescue groups are doing, it’s time to find out! Destructive practices are emerging that threaten public health, sustain ‘pet…